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OUR PERFORMANCE

Key Performance Indicators

We regularly ask our students to complete a short feedback form when they have completed their studies and work placements. This helps us understand what they thought of their time with us. We have developed some Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to help us measure our performance. They were deliberately set high to give us a target to aim for. We are delighted that the vast majority of our students are very satisfied with the time they spent with us. We know we have to work harder in some areas and are looking at ways to improve our service. We find that KPIs are a great way to help measure our performance by providing accurate data we can act on.

Yes

No

%

KPIs

I had a good time

1073

2

99.5%

98%

I liked my host family

1050

27

97.4%

95%

My English improved
(Work Experience only)

405

10

98.3%

80%

My English improved
(ELT 3 weeks or less)

635

5

99.2%

90%

My English improved
(ELT more than 3 weeks)

25

1

96.2%

96%

I enjoyed my work placement

882

22

97.5%

90%

The staff were friendly and helpful

1073

3

99.5%

98%

I got the information and help I needed

1060

18

98.3%

98%

I would recommend this school

1062

16

98.5%

98%

Student numbers

The total number of students surveyed in 2014 was 1,078. Some of these combined English Language Training (ELT) with a work and study activity, some did ELT only; many were short-term, and a few were long-term.

Some highlights

Almost 100% said they had a good time and got the information and help they needed.

Over 98% said they would recommend our schools.

99% of short term ELT students said their English improved

within 3 weeks or less. A remarkable achievement!

Our Approachto Teaching

You are constantly motivated and engaged in your lessons through a communicative approach to learning, combined with contextualised lessons adapted to the level of your classes and delivered according to your preferred learning style, interests and motivations.

Wherever possible, and whenever appropriate, your lessons are student-centred and provide maximum practice in the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, whilst at the same time expanding your vocabulary and improving your pronunciation.

Development of learner autonomy provides you with an enjoyable and effective learning environment and experience.

We endeavour to keep your classes small and of mixed nationality (unless otherwise stated) to ensure that your teachers can give you more personal attention.

We test you on arrival to determine your language level and ensure you are placed in the right class.

Part of Tellus Education Group

About Tellus Education Group

Tellus Education Group has been successfully providing quality educational services since 2004, and through Meridian School of English since 1979. We regularly welcome over 2,000 students a year who benefit from the services we provide. We pride ourselves on our ability to combine a quality education in a safe environment enabling our students to have fun, meet new people and make lots of new friends. For many of our English language students and vocational training participants, their time with us really is a "life changing experience".

Tellus Education Group in
International Media

During the 10 years of providing life changing opportunities through education and experience, Tellus Education Group and Meridian School of English have featured in: The Plymouth Herald, BBC Radio Devon, Grad MAG, Study Travel Magazine, Language Travel Magazine, Polish Gazeta Lubuska, Italian PROFESSIONI and many other Turkish, Polish, German and Italian newspapers and magazines.

AccreditationsTellus Education Group

Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English

The British Council's accreditation is recognized all over the world over by students, agents and government officials as a clear mark of educational quality. The Accreditation UK scheme is the best guide to the country's English Language Centres, which are thoroughly inspected on a regular basis. The British Council are committed to encouraging the highest standards of education offered by independent colleges and provide prospective students with an clear guide to quality.

Member of the English UK

English UK is the world’s leading language teaching association with more than 450 members – all accredited by the British Council – including private language schools, educational trusts and charities and language centres in further education colleges and universities.

ST STAR AWARDS WORK EXPERIENCE PROVIDER WINNER IN 2015 AND 2012

In 2015 and 2012, Tellus Education Group was awarded Study Travel Magazine's Work Placement Provider of the Year award. ST Star Awards are among the most prestigious in the language travel industry.

Member of the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI)

Plymouth Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI) is the third oldest Chamber in the UK. For nearly 200 years it has played an important role in Plymouth business life and provided a forum that its member companies can use to build and develop their businesses. Tellus Education Group is a proud member of the Chamber and a strong supporter of its events

Accredited agent of The University of Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is the largest university in the South West of England, with over 30,000 students and is one of the largest in the United Kingdom by total number of students. The main campus is in Plymouth, but the university has campuses and affiliated colleges all over South West England. Meridian/Tellus is an accredited agent of The University of Plymouth. We can help non-EU applicants gain entry for undergraduate and postgraduate studies

Our Portsmouth school is now registered as a Trinity College Testing Centre

Meridian School of English in Portsmouth is a Trinity Testing Centre and is classed as a testing ‘venue’ affiliated with our school in Plymouth.
This means we are an approved centre for the Trinity Graded Examination in Spoken English (GESE). Our exam centre no is 55706.
Trinity’s GESE exams test the English speaking and listening skills of people whose first language is not English. They focus on building motivation and confidence in using English and enable students to chart their progress from beginner to proficiency.
See the Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) page on the Trinity website for more details.